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R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 12, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

89–4Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 4, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 8, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 31, 2019 · Confirmed Dec 4, 2019 · roll call 89–4 · Born 1973, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama	Donald J. Trump	Dec 12, 2019	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.